I am delighted to share this blog post with you today. We all know that exercise and eating healthy is a great way to stay fit and trim. If your body does not allow you to exercise, changing your diet and eating healthy foods is a great way to stay in shape. One of my favorite things to make in my quest for staying healthy are healthy smoothies with fruit and other healthy … [Read more...]
Healthy and Easy to Make: Banana-Raspberry Pops
Do you like to eat healthy cool nutritious treats? I love making smoothies and frozen treats. Today I came across a super easy to make recipe for banana raspberry pops. I found this online on the ehow website, which is totally awesome, if you have never checked it out. The ingredients are very practical and can be found in most households, I am sure. … [Read more...]
Getting enough sleep lately? Lack of Sleep May Cause Weight Gain
Sleep does the body good. Despite knowing how vitally important sleep is to the body, I am so guilty of not getting enough sleep. I am a night owl. My best ideas come at night. Just last night, I finally called it a night at 2:30am. It was rough to get out of bed when the alarm clock rang at 6:30am this morning. At 10pm, I promised myself that I had just one more thing to … [Read more...]
5 “Bad” Foods Dieters Should Not Avoid
Weight loss is never fun. As they say in Weight Watchers it is a "Journey". I might add, one that is not to be taken lightly. It takes discipline and commitment to be perfectly toned and to lose a large amount of weight. I struggle to maintain a healthy balance of a consistent fitness routine with a healthy diet, since I enjoy cooking. My guilty pleasures are nuts and … [Read more...]
Stay on Track with Your Goals – Write them Down
Happy Monday!!! Today I am feeling great after a great weekend and wonderful Christmas. I met some pretty cool people this weekend that really inspired me. Thanks Beth and Joseph for being so awesome and cool to hang out with. It is nice to find true artists living their passions and getting paid doing it. It gives hope that hard work and following your dreams pays … [Read more...]
Woman losing 282 pounds is an Inspiration
How would you feel if you lost 282 pounds over 2 years? Motivated or Disappointed? Natalie Strawn, a 20 year old Nebraska woman, can tell you first hand that it is possible. Natalie struggled with her weight all her life. When she was 17, she had dropped out of high school because she could barely move with the 552 pounds of excess weight she was carrying around. She was … [Read more...]
Success and Disappointments go hand in hand
Men's best successes come after their disappointments. Henry Ward Beecher Great quote... Now I encourage you to see every disappointment as a step in the right direction towards reaching your goal. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so go out there and make it work. This includes exercise, work, weight loss, writing or any other thing that you are working … [Read more...]
Knee Arthritis: Exercise and Weight Loss May Help
According to studies presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting, in Chicago, Arthritis of the knee is striking Americans at younger ages.However, shedding a few pounds helps reduce your risk. Nearly, 6.5 million Americans ages 35 to 84 are projected to be diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis in the next decade, based on the new projections. Knee injuries … [Read more...]
Depression: How Exercise Helps You Feel Good
Depression and anxiety are both serious issues that should not be taken lightly. This is especially true during the holidays. If you suffer from depression or sad thoughts, encourage you to reach out and talk to a professional or a loved one that you can confide in. Don't go it alone. If you know of someone that is suffering from depression, please reach out to them or … [Read more...]
Cheers to new DWTS Champ – J.R. Martinez
I am so happy that Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez is the new 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 13 champ. Although I am a not a loyal fan of the show, I do manage to keep tabs on the contestants and their progress. After watching the recap of Monday night, there was only one winner in my mind that could be crowned. It was J.R. Martinez. My heart went out to him for his dancing … [Read more...]